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VOCABULARY UNIT 10-7
DIS – Not, apart, away
DISCERN – verb - to tell apart or recognize as different
I could not discern which puppy was mine. All the Dalmatians looked exactly the same!
Discern
Can you discern the real Smith?
DISDAIN – verb – to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn
Cats disdain non-feline species. They act as if they are superior to humans, and especially dogs.
INDISTINCT – adjective - not clearly marked
The photo of the suspect was too indistinct to be of any help in the search.
FORT - STRONG
Forte – noun – personal strength
• Dirk Nowitzki’s forte is making baskets, not singing.
FORTITUDE – noun - emotional strength in a difficult situation
The fortitude this athlete demonstrates is a true inspiration. If he can accomplish his dreams, everyone can.
Faith, a dog with only two legs, inspires everyone with her fortitude!
Fortuitous – adjective – happening by chance, luck, or fortune
• It was quite fortuitous that a good Samaritan found my lost wallet and not someone who would have kept it.
LEG – read, speak
ALLEGE- verb - to declare without proof
• The police officer alleged the elderly woman hit him over the head with her cane.
“Make my day!”
DELEGATE – noun - one who speaks as a representative
• The Ambassador to Ambassador Program selects leading students to act as delegates for the U.S. in exotic locales all over the world.
ELEGY – noun - a funeral song
• The elegy for Whitney Houston honored the beautiful performer in her hometown church.
PET – Seek, go towards
Don’t go to the light!
IMPETUOUS – adjective – sudden or impulsive action or emotion
• Some would say that bungee jumping is an impetuous act, yet it requires very careful planning.
Oh, and meercats should NEVER bungee jump!
PETULANT – adjective – moved to sudden, impatient, irritation, especially over a small annoyance
• A petulant expression is often described as a pout.
Petition – noun – request for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request to authority
• The students’ petition for an improved lunch had over a thousand signatures.
Rid – to laugh
Deride – verb – to laugh at with scorn
• It is rude to deride someone for poor fashion choices, but we still do it.
Ridiculous – adjective - laughable
People used to think the idea of space travel was ridiculous, but now it is a reality.
Riddance – noun – to deliver from something undesirable
While one person may say “Good riddance” to something, another will view it as a treasure.
Remember to keep track of all of your lists! Vocabulary is important for reading, speaking, and writing!